Who has done it or seen it?

[mojo22]

I am getting pretty serious about the Jacquemond Radical widebody kit for the ole 2FO. rather than do the required body work, i would rather just cover it all up with new stuff.

1. has anyone put this kit on their car, or had it put on?2. are there any major drawbacks?3. what size rims and tires can be fitted on the car with the kit?4. what is the best way to go about it?

i know these questions can be directed toward Jacquemond themselves, but i want the market response. Jacquemond is trying to sell me a kit, not look out for me. Plus, they are in France, so what do they care about one pissed off American?

[I H8 UR DSM]

i think its ugly *** ****...looks like a kit car, like those fiero's they try make like ferrari's

[mojo22]

1. has anyone put this kit on their car, or had it put on?2. are there any major drawbacks?3. what size rims and tires can be fitted on the car with the kit?4. what is the best way to go about it?

in those four questions i did not ask for opinions, thank you.

[JNM240]

I would imagine for rims and tires you would need something in the neighborhood of 18x9.5 front and 18x10.5 back. Those would be HUGE. This months SCC has a Silvia S13 with that size wheels and big a$$ fender flares. As for opinions, it think its DEFINATELY a unique look, cool looking, but not to my taste. If its what you like, GO FOR IT!!

[MaineExport]

1. has anyone put this kit on their car, or had it put on?2. are there any major drawbacks?3. what size rims and tires can be fitted on the car with the kit?4. what is the best way to go about it?

in those four questions i did not ask for opinions, thank you.

1. The only person here that claimed to have one... was proven to be full of it.

2. Refer to DSM's response for the answer to this question!

3. don't know.

4. The BEST way to go about it, is to have it installed by a REALLY good body shop... oh wait that's just an opinion... sorry didn't mean to add any personal ideas that are not based on fact.

[mojo22]

i am sorry for the curt response. however, i do not want to have to read through a full thread of people telling me that they think the kit is ugly and that it takes away from the natural beauty of the car...blah blah blah. i was just looking for someone who has had some dealings with it. maineimport, advice and opinion are related, but advising to go to a competent body shop and saying that the kit is ugly are two different things. much like if i said i thought your girlfriend was an ugly HO, rather than saying you might want to treat her to a makeover and spend some more time with her.

[Tino]

Are you serious!?!?!?!? over three thousand dollars to make your car insane!!!!!!!!! You could buy another nice 240!!!!!!!!!! Imagine what good you could do for your car for over 3000!!!!!!

oh... right! no opinions... was I rambling?

ps: what do you do if your lip wont stop bleeding?

[mojo22]

well, i'm looking at it, if i buy any of the nice looking body stuff, i'll spend at least 2000, why not buy something apparently no one else has and be able to put some bigger shoes on my baby while i'm at it.

[MaineExport]

i am sorry for the curt response. however, i do not want to have to read through a full thread of people telling me that they think the kit is ugly and that it takes away from the natural beauty of the car...blah blah blah. i was just looking for someone who has had some dealings with it. maineimport, advice and opinion are related, but advising to go to a competent body shop and saying that the kit is ugly are two different things. much like if i said i thought your girlfriend was an ugly HO, rather than saying you might want to treat her to a makeover and spend some more time with her.

You should see my girlfriend... you're not far off!

But seriously.. I'd have it done by a reputable professional... and I wouldn't leave rotten body panels underneath. I'm not sure how the Jacquemond widebody kit works... but I've seen some that bolt over the existing body... then you mold them in... if the body rots underneath... the panells can sag... or even worse... fall off! If it is a complete body replacement.. then that's another story entirely.

I think it's cool to do something original... if it's the look you want... go for it. I've seen pics of the Jacquemond kit... and as far as widebodies go... it looks like a quality kit. I still agree with DSM though.

[mojo22]

well, luckily i live in the south, where body rot doesn't happen much. only in trucks with mud that is left underneath so moisture can eat away at it. no salt on the roads, no corrosion...blah blah blah. so the body panels have no rust, just dents.

[redrocket]

hey mojo your not to far from me whats your 240 look like I work in Flowood and I have a friend lives on the outskirts of brandon/flowood

[MaineExport]

well, luckily i live in the south, where body rot doesn't happen much. only in trucks with mud that is left underneath so moisture can eat away at it. no salt on the roads, no corrosion...blah blah blah. so the body panels have no rust, just dents.

Problem is... once you start drilling holes to mount the kit.. then you wrap the stock panels with new ones... it holds the moisture in and the rust can start. I had assumed you already had some rust since you said you wanted to avoid doing body work. Luckily it's just dents! This is another reason to use a reputable shop.... that will install the kit properly to avoid rusting out the seems.

[blink0r]

1. The only person here that claimed to have one... was proven to be full of it.

Thanks to ME! *takes a bow*

Where is Widebody anyways? I bet he's tuning his supra :rolleyes

[MaineExport]

Thanks to ME! *takes a bow*

Where is Widebody anyways? I bet he's tuning his supra :rolleyes

You're a good man Blinks... by the way... did you guys ever "meat" each other behind Burger King?

[Bubba]

Here are my answers to your questions:1. No.2. Resale value. You will not recoup your investment, so keep that in mind before dropping big bucks. 3. There's no reason you can't go 17 or 18, but your ride comfort will deteriorate as you go to a shorter sidewall tire4. not just any body shop, a good body shop. You better budget a lot of money on a good paint job too. You go the $299.99 Maaco route and it'll look like a cheap Fiero kit, and people will expect to see you in a mullet

I'm not going to tell how that kit looks to me, but my advice to you to really price it out in detail (more than one estimate) including the wheels/tires and whatever mechanical stuff you need before spending that amount money.

Good luck

[blink0r]

You're a good man Blinks... by the way... did you guys ever "meat" each other behind Burger King?

Nah man, i went to calgary for warped tour before he gave me his address.... and his house was 4 hours away from calgary, so i really didn't feel like wasting 8 hours to prove my point even more

[mojo22]

Resale value. You will not recoup your investment, so keep that in mind before dropping big bucks.

i have a question, what is resale value? i've heard its some mythical creature that gets more and more elusive as the mod list gets longer. that is all i've ever found out.

i appreciate the heads up, but if i dealt with cars to make money, i'd be on a lot somewhere with a fake smile and a toupee. if you want an honest car salesman look for the one that drives the worst car, and even better, see if you can flanagle (sp?) out of his boss which one has met the lowest numbers on the quota. ANYWAY....i'm in it to keep the car, and i do most of the work myself, but a reputable bodyman will be helping me with the install.....and he does some of the best custom work in this area....just takes a while. but mechanical, i do myself, so it makes up for it in how much money i spend in the long run. i want wider tires, and my body needs work, and i won't leave it stock, so for not much more money, i'll be doing something different and it meets my needs. this is not a daily driver, this is not a resale project, this is a toy, and that means you take the amount of money you plan to spend on it, double it, and that's a good starting place. and then if you want to sell it, take the amount of money you planned to spend on it, half that, and that is about what you will get for it. but ain't it fun?

[blink0r]

Are you serious about the resale question? It doesn't seem like you are, so i'm not going to bother answering and looking like an idiot just yet

[SpeeDDrifT]

just had to throw my 2 cents in....the jaca-----whatever his name is kit..is aight.....not my preference but it may be yours and i'm not trying to talk you out of it or clown.....but have you looked into other kits?i just think the Jac---kit is damn pricey.....they may be a little harder to find (i'm sure daunt can help you out once he's feeling well) but there are a number of widebody kits sold in japan for much less......and in my 'opinion' better looking.i have been searching for a widebody kit for quite some time myself.....but im real picky.the problem i had with the jaq-whatever kit...is that man i'd be embaressed pulling up to a real ferrari in my dressed up 240 unless ofcourse you can "smoke em" (F&F)i know of a ton of kits....even a strawberry rear fender conversion

anyways either route i'd love to see pics when your finished

[mojo22]

thanks drift......what other companies make widebody kits that you have found. i am still relatively new to the 240 and would appreciate any help you can give. and i'll be glad to share any info i can. i'm not saying i will be able to smoke a ferrari by the time i'm done, but he will be feeling kinda bad if he knew what i spent against what he spent knowing i can hang with him.

[mojo22]

http://www.xe.com/ucc/

hellion, and all you other peeps that need to know what it costs in "YOUR MONEY" that way, you can have a better clue next time you see something that costs 30,000 something-or-others

[SpeeDDrifT]

i will try to compile a list of them for you guys....or you could just pick up a Drift Tengoku or Option magazine.....they are all japanese companies and you would need someone that has connections to ship your kit.....i think afterdark tuning..daunt....can help out.

there are not cheap widebodies....only less expensive ones.

anyways i will try to get a few links out tommorrow.

[SpeeDDrifT]

http://www.masamotorsport.com makes a night s-15 looking kit i think

www3.ctktv.ne.jp/~allround/ makes a nice blister style kit

here is the rear fender

[SpeeDDrifT]

http://www.hotroad.co.jpmy favorite.....for now

[SpeeDDrifT]

here is your transulator......enjoy!:D http://babel.altavista.com/http://babel.altavista.com/

[Dr. Woo]

That kit is so disgustingly cheap-looking...I wouldn't spend $500.00 on that kit.

http://www.jacquemond.com

[blink0r]

He calls you a stupid american and that you should learn japanese.

[topless@vabeach]

Yes I have seen the kit installed and I guess I have bad taste cause I liked it. I wouldnt put it on my car but it looked sharp. The kid I talked with spent over 5grand for the kit,install and paint. Which is cheap for the amount of work he had done. Well 8 months later he is having a problem with his electrical system. Looks like he has some pinched wires that finialy gave way. Also at high speeds the car whistles and its not a pretty tune.

[SpeeDDrifT]

http://www.masamotorsports.comsorry......forgot the last "s"however their site doesn't have much on it....i saw the kit in a magazine i have.

[cndctrdj]

just had to throw my 2 cents in....the jaca-----whatever his name is kit..is aight.....not my preference but it may be yours and i'm not trying to talk you out of it or clown.....but have you looked into other kits?i just think the Jac---kit is damn pricey.....they may be a little harder to find (i'm sure daunt can help you out once he's feeling well) but there are a number of widebody kits sold in japan for much less......and in my 'opinion' better looking.i have been searching for a widebody kit for quite some time myself.....but im real picky.the problem i had with the jaq-whatever kit...is that man i'd be embaressed pulling up to a real ferrari in my dressed up 240 unless ofcourse you can "smoke em" (F&F)i know of a ton of kits....even a strawberry rear fender conversion

anyways either route i'd love to see pics when your finished

as for the fast and furious ... in real life the supra would tool on that ferrarri. its a 355 f1 they suck my ta smoked one the other day, and i don't know how to launch my car